Feb 1 Feb 2 Feb 3 Feb 4 Feb 5 Feb 6Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Jan 31 Feb 1 Feb 2 Feb 3 Feb 4 Feb 5

13:20-15:00 Japanese ②Japanese Culture

Class ①Japanese ③

Japanese CultureClass ③

Japanese CultureClass ⑤

15:10-16:50Session with

Nihongo PartnerJapanese Culture

Class ②Session with

Nihongo PartnerJapanese Culture

Class ④-

Feb 7 Feb 8 Feb 9 Feb 10 Feb 11 Feb 12

13:20-15:00 Japanese ④ Japanese ⑤ - Japanese ⑥ Japanese ⑦

15:10-16:50Session with

Nihongo PartnerSession with

Nihongo PartnerJapanese Culture

SharingSession with

Nihongo PartnerSession with

Nihongo Partner

Feb 14 Feb 15 Feb 16 Feb 17 Feb 18

13:20-15:00 Japanese ⑧ Japanese ⑨ Japanese ⑩ Japanese ⑪ Japanese ⑫

15:10-16:50Session with

Nihongo PartnerSession with

Nihongo PartnerSession with

Nihongo PartnerSession with

Nihongo Partner

Session with NihongoPartner/

Completion Ceremony

* Schedule is subject to change.

WEEK1

Orientation/Placement Test（Japanese ①）

WEEK2

-

WEEK3

-

*The final decision on class placement will be based on a language placement test which will take place before the program starts. Therefore, students may beplaced to the different class level from the one they have originally chosen, depending on their results.

IntensiveJapanese Language

and Culture Study ProgramLet's study Japanese this winter!!!The Center for Japanese Language Education at Kwansei Gakuin University (KGU) will launch an online version of the "Intensive Japanese Language and Culture Study Program" this winter. This is a three-week program, offering two different levels for Japanese language classes, elementary and intermediate. All sessions will be delivered in live stream interactive format and to maximize the opportunities for participants to communicate with native Japanese speakers, KGU school volunteers will participate as "Nihongo Partner" in classes and work together to accomplish tasks and projects.The program will not only focus on language studies. In addition to the regular language classes, students will also be able to participate in Japanese Culture study

Class Level

Intermediate syllabus 2

Elementarysyllabus 1

Prerequisite skills and requirements（self-taught is also acceptable）

• Students will be able to discuss abstract concepts, andpresent and express their opinions.

• Students will also gain knowledge on other people’sopinions and by doing so deepen their understanding ofthe subject.

• Students will be able to use elementary expressions,and become proficient in everyday conversation.

• Students will also be able to describe and express theirthoughts on familiar day-to-day topics.

• Completed more than 400 hours of Japanese languagestudies.

• Students are expected to have finished studyingelementary level textbooks, and have moved ontointermediate level materials or more advanced level.

• N4 or higher level as a requirement..

Applications can be completed online, and are available from one month prior to the deadline. However, you must apply through the study abroad office at your home university. Once we receive your information from your university, further information regarding application procedures will be provided along with the application form URL. Please be sure to complete your application by the deadline. Transcripts for the students who have successfully completed the program are expected to be sent out in mid-August. The transcripts will be sent to the study abroad office at their home institution.

Application Deadline

Nomination Deadline November 16

November 30

Nomination, Application, Transcripts

Transcripts issued Mid-March

Online!!Jan. Feb. 2022

• Completed more than 150 hours of Japanese languagestudies.

• Students are expected to have knowledge of basic verbconjugation, such as Dictionary form, Nai- form, and Te-form.

• Students should be at a level equivalent to “Minna noNihongo” Lessons L13-50 or “Genki” Lessons L6-21.）

• Students should be able to output in simple sentenceswith some complex sentences, or in learning process ofdoing so.

Program Schedule

Japanese Culture Class syllabus 3

Learning Outcomes

Program InformationProgram Dates Jan.31 - Feb. 18 2022

Teaching Method Synchronous online Zoom classes

Class Hours and Credits Class Hours 100 min.×28 classes* = 45h （2 KGU credits）*12 Japanese + 11 Sessions + 5 Japanese Culture classes

Application Requirement Students must be enrolled at one of KGU's partner institutions as an undergraduate or graduate student for the duration of the

Program Fee 30,000 JPY*Payment method: Credit card (Mastercard or Visa card only)

Number of ParticipantMinimum: 6 students/class*

*the minimum number of participants to run the programMaximum: 45 students/program

We are Nihongo Partners!!We are not just here to support your Japanese studies. We enjoy making new friends and learning about people from around the world. We look forward to meeting you all and building friendships with you through this

Online Home Visit!!We provide virtual homestay experience through Online Home Visit session. You may become one of the members of a Japanese family and enjoy conversation and cultural exchange with them!

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Kwansei Gakuin University

Intensive Japanese Language and Culture Study Program –Elementary-（3 Weeks）

◆プログラム目的

日本語の力を伸ばすとともに，日本の社会・文化への理解を深める。

Program Objective: Improve Japanese language proficiency while simultaneously increasing

the level of understanding of Japanese society and culture.

◆到達目標

・初中級レベルの表現を使って，日常会話ができるようになる。

・身の回りのことについて，事実や感想をまとまった長さで表現できるようになる。

Learning Outcomes

・Students will be able to use elementary expressions, and become proficient in everyday

conversation.

・Students will also be able to describe and express their thoughts on familiar day-to-day

topics.

◆レベル

・日本語を 150 時間以上学習している

・動詞の基本活用（辞書形，て形，ない形）のルールがわかり，たどたどしいが産出できる

・学習中のレベルとしては『みんなの日本語』L13-50，『げんき L6-21』である

・産出のイメージとしては，単文から複文へと発展途上の段階である

・N5合格レベルである

Level of study

・Completed more than 150 hours of Japanese language studies.

・Students are expected to have knowledge of basic verb conjugation, such as Dictionary

form,Nai- form, and Te- form.

・Students should be at a level equivalent to “Minna no Nihongo” Lessons L13-50 or “Genki”Lessons L6-21.）

・Students should be able to output in simple sentences with some complex sentences, or in

the learning process of doing so.

・N5 level or equivalent as a requirement.

◆授業内容

授業は，zoom を使って同時ど う じ

双方向型そうほうこうがた

で行います。日常生活や社会，文化に関するトピックを話し

たり，関連する資料を読んだりしながら，語彙や表現を学ぶと同時に，日本語の運用力を鍛き た

えま

す。また「日本語パートナー」との交流授業では、学んだ表現を実際に使うことで日本語での総合

的なコミュニケーション能力を高め，スモールグループでタスクやプロジェクトに取り組むことで

批判的ひ は ん て き

思考力しこうりょく

や 協働性きょうどうせい

を高めます。

Outline

Classes will be held through synchronous online Zoom classes. Students will improve and

expand their vocabulary and expressions/phrases through discussions and reading materials

on specific topics. Students will develop communication skills further by communicating

in Japanese during classes with their Nihongo Partners. By working in small groups for

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assigned tasks and projects, they will build up the skill to think critically, and to

collaborate with others.

◆教材

ハンドアウトを配布する。

Course Materials

No required textbooks. Instructors will prepare handouts and materials.

◆成績（Grading Criteria）

・パフォーマンス課題（Performance Task） 50％

・知識ち し き

確認かくにん

テスト（Test） 20％

・参加度さ ん か ど

（Participation） 30％

*これらは 変更へんこう

になる場合があります。その時はお知らせします。

*60％以上で「合格」ですが，出席が 80％未満の場合は，自動的に「Ｆ」になります。

*The above is subject to change with prior notice.

*A passing grade is 60% or above. However, students who do not maintain a minimum of

80% class attendance will receive an F.

*If the above requirements are met, credits will be awarded.

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Kwansei Gakuin University

Intensive Japanese Language and Culture Study Program –Intermediate-(3 Weeks)

◆プログラム目的

日本語の力を伸ばすとともに，日本の社会・文化への理解を深める。

Program Objective: Improve Japanese language proficiency while simultaneously increasing

the level of understanding of Japanese society and culture.

◆到達目標

・抽象的なテーマについて話し合い，関連する内容について発表したり意見を述べたりできるよう

になる。

・他者の考えを知り，理解を深めることができるようになる。

Learning Outcome

・Students will be able to discuss abstract concepts, and present and express their opinions.

・Students will also gain knowledge on other people’s opinions and by doing so deepen theirunderstanding of the subject.

◆レベル

・日本語を 400 時間以上学習している

・初級の教科書をひと通り終え，中級教科書を使って学習しているか，それ以上 である

・N4以上合格のレベルである

Level of study

・Completed more than 400 hours of Japanese language studies.

・Students are expected to have finished studying elementary level textbooks, and have

moved onto intermediate level materials or more advanced level.

・N4 or higher level as a requirement.

◆授業内容

授業は，zoom を使って同時ど う じ

双方向型そうほうこうがた

で行います。日常生活や社会，文化に関するトピックを話し

たり，関連する資料を読んだりしながら，語彙や表現を学ぶと同時に，日本語の運用力を鍛き た

えま

す。また「日本語パートナー」との交流授業では，学んだ表現を実際に使うことで日本語での総合

的なコミュニケーション能力を高め，スモールグループでタスクやプロジェクトに取り組むことで

批判的ひ は ん て き

思考力しこうりょく

や 協働性きょうどうせい

を高めます。

Outline

Classes will be held through synchronous online Zoom classes. Students will improve and

expand their vocabulary and expressions/phrases through discussions and reading materials

on specific topics. Students will develop communication skills further by communicating

in Japanese during classes with their Nihongo Partners. By working in small groups for

assigned tasks and projects, they will build up the skill to think critically, and to

collaborate with others.

◆教材

ハンドアウトを配布する。

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Course Materials

No required textbooks. Instructors will prepare handouts and materials.

◆成績（Grading Criteria）

・パフォーマンス課題（Performance Task） 50％

・知識ち し き

確認かくにん

テスト（Test） 20％

・参加度さ ん か ど

（Participation） 30％

*これらは 変更へんこう

になる場合があります。その時はお知らせします。

*60％以上で「合格」ですが，出席が 80％未満の場合は，自動的に「Ｆ」になります。

*The above is subject to change with prior notice.

*A passing grade is 60% or above. However, students who do not maintain a minimum of

80% class attendance will receive an F.

*If the above requirements are met, credits will be awarded.

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